(1950-1951, 1962-1963)
Vaughn Price’s contributions to Boise Little Theater are unmatched in both depth and duration. Serving as President during the 1950–51 and 1962–63 seasons, Vaughn embodied the very spirit of community theater—committed, versatile, and ever-present. Over more than three decades, he filled nearly every theatrical role imaginable: actor, director, stage manager, set and makeup designer, house manager, board member, and technical supervisor.
His BLT journey began with his debut playing Walter Sherwood in My Sister Eileen (1949), and he quickly became a driving force both onstage and behind the scenes. He designed and constructed sets, decorated, managed makeup and sound, and contributed tirelessly to production quality. His onstage performances remain legendary, with memorable roles in The Little Foxes playing Oscard Hubbard, Detective Story playing Mr. Feeney, Reclining Figure playing Lucas Edgerton (Best Supporting Actor), The Pleasure of His Company playing Mackenzie Savage (Best Supporting Actor), The Best Man directing and playing Dr. Artinian, and Cactus Flower directing and playing a waiter (Best Production of the Year). As a director, Vaughn was equally celebrated, earning accolades for Never Too Late, The Odd Couple, A Thousand Clowns, and Critic’s Choice.
Notably, Vaughn also held leadership roles across seasons as supervising director, stage manager, script chair, and scholarship chair, and was deeply involved in every aspect of BLT operations—from ticketing and ushering to overseeing building and grounds. His passion for storytelling, education, and volunteerism made him a cornerstone of the BLT community.
Vaughn’s artistic contributions were complemented by his wife, Polly, lovingly remembered as the “co-costume queen of the era.” Together, they brought a distinctive and polished aesthetic to BLT productions, with Vaughn’s direction and design paired perfectly with Polly’s costuming artistry.
Beyond the theater, Vaughn gave generously of his time to Boise Music Week, the city’s long-running celebration of music and performing arts, helping bridge the worlds of theater and music and strengthening the performing arts community as a whole.
Spanning from the late 1940s into the early 1980s, Vaughn Price’s extraordinary legacy left an indelible mark on Boise Little Theater and helped shape it into the thriving community institution it is today.
